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Garden Update, March 2010
Two strawberries picked on this trip. Note the young taro plant in the background.
In Da’ Gah-den, but not yet Eden
In May 2009 I got a Honolulu City & County garden plot, for the grand sum of $20/year. Garden areas can be found in most of the urban areas on the island of O’ahu and were started in 1975 under … Continue reading
8-8-08 A Once-A-Century Date
8-8-08 is a recognized special day on the Chinese century calendar, celebrated here in Honolulu by closing off parts of Hotel Street, downtown, and organizing “Chinatown Getdown.” Bands, food, arts and crafts, lion dancers, open art … Continue reading
Upon A Hill
Judd Hillside, late afternoon, July 12th… Judd Hillside, perhaps named for Dr. Gerrit Parmele Judd (1803-73). A missionary doctor who arrived in 1837, and adviser to Kamehameha III — or after Charles S. Judd, … Continue reading
Sheila Johnson 60yo college tennis player
Sheila Johnson played tennis at Arizona State 40 years ago, and — with one year of eligibility left — is playing her final year of college tennis at the age of 60. The history story of her coming to Hawaii … Continue reading